My iPhone App List

Sorting out my personal iPhone software for record-keeping and to provide references for friends.

Description

1. Some apps are paid, although many free and open-source alternatives exist. Ultimately, an app’s value is determined by its output, and these apps have significantly helped my work and life, making them worth the cost.
2. Due to personal financial constraints, some paid apps are obtained through student licenses or trial solutions. Student verification can be free with full functionality. Trial versions also have full functionality but are time-limited. However, there are ways to clear the trial record, allowing continuous use, though this method is not ideal.
3. For paid apps, within economically acceptable limits, support legitimate purchases when possible.
4. This list is updated periodically so that some apps may be replaced.
5. Through continuous selection and refinement of apps, I have realized that apps are like swords to a swordsman. It’s not about quantity but about how handy and sharp they are. Choose the right ones, understand them deeply, and improve your efficiency, improving your work and life.

The app list is as follows:

ChatGPT

• Function: AI for everything
• Pricing: Paid/Subscription/Monthly

GPT can solve problems in article translation, online search, data analysis, and other areas. My use of Google search has significantly decreased, and AI has become my most frequently used tool.

YouTube

• Function: Videos
• Pricing: Paid/Monthly Subscription
• Notes: Rich and comprehensive videos, learning, and entertainment are not mutually exclusive

X(Twitter)

• Function: Stay updated with the latest news, such as OpenAI’s official Twitter
• Pricing: Free

Duolingo

• Function: Learn languages, currently learning English
• Pricing: Paid/Annual Subscription

Free usage is also possible, but paid usage is recommended for unlimited hearts and an ad-free experience.

Things

• Function: GTD (Getting Things Done)
• Pricing: Paid/One-time purchase

The most aesthetically pleasing TODO app.

WeChat

• Function: IM (Instant Messaging)
• Pricing: Free

WeChat Read

• Function: Reading books/magazines
• Pricing: Paid/Annual Subscription

Combined with telegram zlibrary bot for free reading.

Telegram

• Function: IM (Instant Messaging)
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: So far, the best experience messaging app

Alipay

• Function: Payment
• Pricing: Free

JD

• Function: E-commerce Shopping
• Pricing: Paid/Annual Subscription

Pinduoduo

• Function: E-commerce Shopping
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: Complements JD, meeting shopping needs

Xianyu

• Function: Second-hand Trading
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: A good way to quickly get some money back

1Password

• Function: Password Management
• Pricing: Paid/Annual Subscription

Surge

• Function: Network Proxy
• Pricing: Paid/Annual Subscription
• Notes: Highly recommended

Eudic

• Function: Dictionary
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: Supports importing third-party dictionaries

Ctrip

• Function: Travel
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: I really like the Lifetime Journey feature

DiDi

• Function: Transportation
• Pricing: Free

Amap

• Function: Map Navigation
• Pricing: Free

Google Photos

• Function: Photos
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: Stores all photos with unlimited storage space

Fantastical

• Function: Calendar
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: Calendar event management

GitHub

• Function: Use GitHub
• Pricing: Free
• Notes: Official app, sometimes used for handling open-source project PRs or viewing repos

At the end

• I like a few more apps, such as Kindle, Medium, and O’Reilly, but I prefer to use reading apps on my iPad mini due to the larger screen.
• The right and handy app can be highly productive when used appropriately.